We start the month with an intense conjunction of Mars and Rahu, with Uranus close by too. And then, after the 5th, the impact of this conjunction will have subsided. The remaining month is more pleasant, especially the second half.
The Rahu-Mars Conjunction
Rahu and Mars have been in Aries for several weeks, and beginning of the month (from the 1st till the 5th) will be exactly conjunct in the nakshatra of Bharani. You will feel this conjunction quite personally if you are Aries, Scorpio or Libra. Other signs that may be feeling the intensity now are all the earth signs Cap, Virgo and Taurus as the conjunction is in difficult houses for you. Tread with care if you are in the dasha of Rahu or Mars.
Rahu’s energy can feel like gusts of chaos – sort of a choppy, windy feeling that can be subtly disturbing. Mars is fiery and by association with Rahu, this fire can result in explosions. Being in a fire sign, this is more so true. In fact, here due to the extreme heat, in Europe, we have seen fires breaking out in the past two weeks.
But no doubt, when coming together, this conjunction has the potential to create boundless energy wherever they impact in your chart. The one thing to watch for is spontaneous decisions that could be a waste of resources.
Mars basically symbolises earthly needs, our courage, our will power, our energy levels, our strength to live our purpose, our ability to take action and endure the consequences. Rahu, on the other hand, is a shadow, a rule breaker, that wants us to transcend the boundaries of society, the conventions, the shackles that keep you bound to all the comforts that stunt your growth.
Here Mars is more powerful than Rahu, but even still, Mars’ energy gets disturbed and can be expressed in extreme ways. It gives formidable fighting capacity but needs to be used in a strategic way so if you find yourself in a mood to battle it out, ask yourself whether it is worth it.
In any case, this can give you the energy and ability to tirelessly pursue that which you desire. It can also give you the courage to remove all the things in your life that are not working for you. Though ask yourself, are you removing things or people from your life that do not serve your higher purpose, your growth, your evolution. Or are you destroying supportive structures that you need to survive
In essence when Rahu connects with a planet, you will be compelled to sacrifice the comfortable and the familiar for growth. What sort of growth? It can be material, spiritual, emotional – see the lordship and placement of Mars.
If you don’t make changes willingly, then the Rahu influence will create circumstances to force change. With Uranus close by, this is even more so. Rahu is the oil that ignites the Martian fire, and wherever it is placed, it will then push that Mars toward action. But in these few days with the exact conjunction, Mars and Rahu are also in the Scorpio navamsa so we know sudden events, and endings are possible.
Be careful with any sort of dynamic movement at this time, esp if you are into physical activities, sports etc these first few days. Because Mars is so strong in Aries, it can incite qualities like courage, risk taking, bold initiatives, heated speech, fighting spirit. You can opt for physical exercise to shake off some of this excess energy.
Mercury moves into Leo from August 1 till August 20
Mercury moves into Leo in the early morning hours of Aug 1. Here Mercury is free from the gaze of Saturn and has left the watery sign of Cancer, where it is not at all comfortable. Throughout the month, Mercury will receive the gaze of Rahu suggesting a lot of activity at this time. Mercury is here alone and can help with all creative and business activities. If you wanted to make any announcements this is a good time for that
Mercury moves into its own sign of Virgo on Aug 20 and will stay there till Oct 26, for more than two months due to its retrograde cycle next month. So now is a good time for activities connected to Mercury before it starts its retrograde cycle next month. It could be scheduling apts, studying pursuits, financial transactions, making connections.
Venus moves into Cancer from Aug 7 till August 31st
Venus in Gemini will encourage social pursuits, small talk, making friends, getting out of your routine will be good now.
Then on Aug 7th, Venus enters Cancer till Aug 31st, making this a good time to spend at home or with family. It is also good for home improvements and resolving relationship conflicts. Though at month’s end, you could be feeling distance in relationships.
Mars moves into Taurus from August 10 till March 13, 2023
Then on Aug 10th, we see Mars’ powerful transit into Taurus for more than six months due its retrograde cycle. Mars will move through Taurus and then enter Gemini on Oct 16. By Nov 13, it will retreat back into Taurus.
In Taurus, Mars can help us focus on wealth-building activities. Also being in Venus’ sign, can be increase in sensual pleasures. Taurus is 2nd and 7th from its own signs – so here rels. will highly feature.
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Full Moon in Capricorn on August 12
On Aug 12, we have the full moon in Capricorn in the nakshatra of Dhanishta, very close to Saturn. Normally full moons are good for connecting with others, and for socialising, but this one could have you dealing with the basics of life.
Domestic issues could pop up and you could be thinking about how to improve your financial situation. Because there is a Venus opposition to Saturn, rels can also feel distant at this time. Some rels can face a separation or break.
This moon is also squaring up to the Nodes at this time, so expressing yourself, especially on an emotional level can prove to be difficult now.
Dhanishta where the full moon is taking place can mean re-stucturing your life, finances and career. Saturn’s closeness to the moon can also make you feel a bit pessimistic at this time.
Sun moves into Leo from August 17 till September 17
Then we have the monthly Sun transit, this time into its own sign of Leo. The Sun will be in Leo from Aug 17 till Sep 17. This will be a great transit for the Sun as it will move away from Saturn’s direct aspect.
Sun will feel boosted here in its own sign of Leo, receiving aspects of Mars and Rahu. This transit is helpful for setting goals, taking action to meet your objectives, making yourself more visible.
Ability to make decisions and sound judgment is present, though with Rahu’s aspect check all the facts. But with Mercury exalted from Aug 21st your ability to gather and decipher information will be strong.
This transit is especially good for Leos as it will make you feel confident and self-assured.
New Moon in Leo on August 27
Finally, we have a new moon in the sign of Leo in the nakshatra of Magha on Aug 27. This new moon is being aspected by Mars from Taurus, as well as Rahu from Aries, from Bharani.
It could especially impact those who have their own business – freelance people, contractors, digital nomads, being that the ruling planet is Sun, getting aspected by Mars from Taurus and Rahu from Aries. You may see new beginnings in your work life, new clients or contacts can come now.
Ketu who is the controlling planet of Magha sits three signs away in Libra, so you may have to make some quick decisions, travel could also come up now. This could be connected to financial matters, your own business too.
This new moon being in Magha and aspected by Rahu in Bharani can help also us to connect to our ancestors. It is an excellent time to reflect on your connection – or it could be unresolved issues – with your parents, grandparents, and anyone who went before you in your family line, especially those who have passed away.
When the Moon becomes exact and then begins to wax this begins a new lunar month, one that is devoted to our ancestors. Starting on September 10th and culminating on September 25th, this period is known as Pitru Paksha, a time for special rituals to honour our ancestors. These rituals also mark a time where we can not only honour but create some distance between ourselves and our ancestors. And in this way, encourage the healing process. Creating a better relationship with your departed family members can have a monumental effect on your life.
Overall the month starts off with a lot of activity and ends more calmly. Though you will feel the heavy Saturn influence all month. There could also be some distance in relationships, especially at the full moon and at the end of the month.
